A short story about the Brazilians who are making it happen for Chirag United SC in the ongoing I-League.
They were not the first choices of foreign players. The first one failed to impress the coach as well as the club management. However, he was still included in the team due to lack of quality foreign strikers around.
Talking about the other one, he had played in East Bengal few seasons. However, just before the start of the I-League, he was discarded from the team. Lucky enough to find an I-League Division 1 team in Chirag!
Meet the Brazilian-striker duo for Chirag United SC – Josimar da Silva Martins and Edmilson Marques Pardal.
Are they going to hunt in pairs? Just like the Ba- Bha (Barretto and Bhaichung) partnership a few season back. Will they be the next big pair in Indian club football? Jo-Ed!
These questions are definitely worth asking and only time will answer them.
IndianFootball.com was talking to Djair Garcia, physical trainer for Chirag last night. It was Djair, another Brazilian, who introduced Josimar to Chirag. Though, initially Josimar failed to impress one and all, but his inclusion into the team is bearing fruit for Chirag.
Djair sounded happy that the management had expressed faith in recruiting Josimar, “Josimar now understands the pattern of football played in India; he is improving day-by-day.”
“Happy to see our players in good physical condition! The players have formed one cohesive unit, they are dedicated, and takes each practice session seriously,” adds Djair.
“Chirag will create more surprise in the I-League,” reckons the Brazilian physio.
Picture this, post round 5 of I-League, Chirag has scored 11 goals, and 9 goals are scored between Josimar (5) and Edmilson (4).
Definitely great start!
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Pre-season practice blues for Chirag United
What could have been a nice built up for the upcoming football season, turned out to be a damp squib. Chirag United's pre-season camp at the historic town of Murshidabad came to a pre-mature end and the team has shifted their base to Kalyani, 65 km from Kolkata.
Excessive power cut has been the main reason to shift the camp from Murshidabad to Kalyani. Chirag United will hold a four week camp at Kalyani; pre-season camp at Murshidabad lasted only for a week.
Team management chose to practice at the serene location of Lalbag, which lies close to the bank of river Baghirathi. However, after six hours of strenuous practice session (three hours each in the morning and evening), players were not able to sleep properly due to power cut. To top it up, there were disturbances from mosquitoes and other insects.
This decision has deprived the local budding talents, who could have learned a lot by witnessing the quality practice sessions from Chirag United.
Excessive power cut has been the main reason to shift the camp from Murshidabad to Kalyani. Chirag United will hold a four week camp at Kalyani; pre-season camp at Murshidabad lasted only for a week.
Team management chose to practice at the serene location of Lalbag, which lies close to the bank of river Baghirathi. However, after six hours of strenuous practice session (three hours each in the morning and evening), players were not able to sleep properly due to power cut. To top it up, there were disturbances from mosquitoes and other insects.
This decision has deprived the local budding talents, who could have learned a lot by witnessing the quality practice sessions from Chirag United.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Luisao, the Brazilian national defender to play for Chirag
It has been a good hunting for Chirag as far as foreigners are concerned. They have roped Josimar da Silva Martins, 24 year Brazilian who plays in the striker position.
Chirag’s Brazilian Physio Djair Garcia has helped to get Josimar on their rolls. Josimar comes from National AC, Sao Paulo, and has earlier played in Russia.
If you thought that Josimar is the only catch, then you are absolutely wrong, hold your breath, it is the star defender Luisao, who has just represented Brazil in the successful Confederations Cup mission, is all set to play in the next I League.
27-years old Luisao currently plays for Benfica, Portugal.
If you have taken the later part of this article seriously, then you are at your own risk. Call it an early or a belated fool’s day celebration!
Djair and Luisao’s are family friends and they used stay in the same neighborhood in Sao Paulo. Luisao made a visit to Djair’s family last week, where they exchanged their jerseys.
On a serious note
Luisao is a very polite and simple person. He sincerely believes in the success of Indian football and wants to be a part of the Indian football in near future.
Chirag’s Brazilian Physio Djair Garcia has helped to get Josimar on their rolls. Josimar comes from National AC, Sao Paulo, and has earlier played in Russia.
If you thought that Josimar is the only catch, then you are absolutely wrong, hold your breath, it is the star defender Luisao, who has just represented Brazil in the successful Confederations Cup mission, is all set to play in the next I League.
27-years old Luisao currently plays for Benfica, Portugal.
If you have taken the later part of this article seriously, then you are at your own risk. Call it an early or a belated fool’s day celebration!
Djair and Luisao’s are family friends and they used stay in the same neighborhood in Sao Paulo. Luisao made a visit to Djair’s family last week, where they exchanged their jerseys.
On a serious note
Luisao is a very polite and simple person. He sincerely believes in the success of Indian football and wants to be a part of the Indian football in near future.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Chirag United fails to collect full points against ONGC
Chirag United dominated most of the proceedings but failed to score goal against ONGC in their first match of their II Division I-League campaign.
In the first half, attacking from left to right and playing with the wind, Chirag made some serious moves that tested ONGC's defense. Theodore Sunday's goalmouth attempt at the 25th minute which went wide and a swerving left-footer at the 35th minute saved by the ONGC custodian was the highlight of the first half. In the last five minute, ONGC was truly at the receiving end, when Chirag forced two free kicks and a corner, however, they failed to convert the set-pieces.
In the second half, Chirag added more sharpness in their attack by introducing talented Sankar Oraon. As a cohesive unit, Chirag made many smart attacks but failed to convert any of them, and at the 75th minute Ejike missed an open net. The last four minutes of the injury time definitely belonged to ONGC, when they scared Chirag with Jatin Bisht's dangerously curling corner which beat custodian Arindam Ghosh, however, an alert Kinshuk Debnath proved saviour by clearing on the line.
Chirag United's coach, Anjan Nath said that the open sitters missed by his wards deprived them with a win. ONGC's coach Irinio Vaz, commented that the ground conditions took them some time to settle down, he is concered about the teams weak defence, but promised a better performance in the next match.
Chirag United: 1-Arindam Ghosh, 2-Louis Ebami, 4-Kingshuk Debnath, 5-Dhanrajan, 6-Ejike Chika Chime, 7-Denson Devdas, 11-Lalamjawala (Shankar Oraon), 15-Dulal Biswas, 17-Gouranga Biswas, 24-Theodore Sunday (captain), 27-Lalmalswama ONGC: 30-Bilifang Narzary, 4-Krishna Shirodkar, 5-NC John, 9-C N Henry (19-Dhanesh), 10-Nurudeen, 12-Rongmoi (18-Lalmaun Puia), 14-Kaushik Bose, 22-Amandeep Singh, 23-Kabijit Khotel, 25-Jatin Singh Bist (Captain), 28-Naresh Unused subs - Chirag United: 12-Subhas Singha Roy, 14-Shibram Dey, 16-Arnab Mondal, 20-Barun Oraon, 22-Mojaffar Rahman, 29-Achinta Saha
ONGC: 1-Rajat GhoshDastidar, 6-Debkumar Sashmal, 7-Rakshak Naik, 11-Sanjeeva Rumpi, 16-Gour Naskar Yellow card(s): ONGC - C N Henry, RangMoi
Referee: Pratap Singh
Assistant Referees: Md. Kamil, S K Gupta
4th official: S Sajeesh Kumar
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